On Sat. Oct. 26, from 10 am until 12:30 pm, Newnan CPR will be at Great South H-D, on Hwy. 16 in Newnan, showing folks Hands-Only CPR. This is not a certification course, but it teaches skills that might be used to save the life of a co-worker, loved one, friend, or fellow biker. Yes, …
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This is a great true story of a life-saver. A 9-yr old GA boy tells his Mom how to perform CPR, which she does on baby, to save baby’s life. How did the 9-year old know? He memorized an illustrated poster on wall at Elem. School, as a result 2-month old baby lives. http://gawker.com/5990841/9+year+old-boy-saves-babys-life-by-teaching-mother-how-to-perform-cpr …
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It’s estimated that more than 95 percent of cardiac arrest victims die before reaching the hospital (from out-of-hospital cardiac arrest). A victim’s chances of survival are reduced by 7 to 10 percent with every minute that passes without CPR and defibrillation. Few attempts at resuscitation succeed after 10 minutes. Statistics from Cardiac Science (a Mfr. …
The American Heart Assn. originated the idea of Hands-only CPR, in 2008. Since 2010, All 3 national emergency care training organizations support the concept and teach it. Here’s an Advisory Statement from the National Safety Council. Don’t know CPR? You can still make a difference! For un-trained bystanders, chest compressions without mouth-to-mouth still helps! …
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AHA BLS for Healthcare Providers Location: Holiday Inn Express (Carrollton) Address: 104 S Cottage Hill Rd Carrollton, GA 30117. Date: Friday, Aug. 23, 2013 Time: 9:00 am – 12:30 pm (First Aid/CPR/AED class to follow at 1:00 pm) Total Spaces: 10 This AHA CPR course is designed for healthcare providers (RNs, LPNs, Medical Students, …
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Teaching quality First Aid, CPR, AED, Bloodborne pathogen courses for your workplace, family, church, medical clinic, or fitness center. AHA, ARC, NSC certified. Most clients are businesses – we come to you and teach your crew or workforce. We do have classes monthly in the communities of Newnan, Peachtree City, Palmetto, Fayetteville, Senoia, Sharpsburg, Fairburn, …
AEDs are Automated External Defibrillators – portable devices available for less than $2,000 that could save the life of an employee, customer, or visitor. In my opinion, any business that has over 30 employees, or gets more than 100 visitors/customers per day should have one. Airplanes and schools generally have them, cause they are required. …
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Most people think heart attacks/cardiac arrests only happen to those over 60. In fact, over 7,000 kids under 18 die each year from cardiac arrest. Most do not have heart disease or clogged arteries, but are generally healthy, even athletes. Cardiac arrest is the leading cause of death on school property, with one student athlete …
Does Cardiac Arrest happen only to folks in their 60’s, 70’s, and 80’s? Can young, seemingly healthy young people, even under 20, die from sudden cardiac arrest? Are Cardiac Arrest victims all overweight, with clogged arteries and high blood pressure? Cardiac arrest strikes all ages, and even healthy young people with no prior health issues …
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Hands-only CPR, also called “Compressions-only” CPR is what we’re talking about. Yes, for witnessed collapse of teen or adult that is not responsive – 1) Call 911, and 2) chest compressions, in the center of the chest 2″ deep and about 100 compressions per minute. Hands-only CPR saves lives! Learn CPR – Save …